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Calypso78

Member since
December 2024

23 posts

Hi all,

Has anyone put in a request to the crown court for all the sentencing details? If so did they tell you everything or decline due to the nature of the offences?

I was in court when he was sentenced however the judge didn't go into the details of the SHPO. We have children together who currently want nothing to do with him but it would be useful to know just in case that changes.

He is a compulsive liar do won't tell me the truth!

Many thanks :)

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 1:10pmReport post

Sunshine&Rainbows

Member since
July 2025

193 posts

When we had VISOR at our CPP meeting. They said SHPOs are very specific to the person. Online offences will have online only restrictions for example. There will be slight differences between everyone. Some people will have restrictions with under 18s usually requiring SS to give the go ahead to be unrestricted if there is restrictions. But if they dont have restrictions SS will want a comprehensive safety plan before they will allow any form of unsupervised contact.

The type of sentence they get is linked to what theyve done. Due to prisons being so full the changes of jail is less at the moment.

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 2:18pmReport post

Calypso78

Member since
December 2024

23 posts

Thank you for replying, that why I need to know what the details of his one is so that I can follow it but the police officer that was in charge of the case is ghosting me ???? so I am on my own trying to find out what his conditions are!

It's never easy is it!

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 3:36pmReport post

Knightmare

Member since
December 2025

28 posts

Hey there,

in our case the SHPO was discussed just briefly in court and details only where the barrister requested changes. I got the redpen version from the solicitor and a copy of the letter that arrived via mail. However I didn t get it from the police or court and I m not sure if you have a right to request it. I had full disclosure so I also got the pre sentencing report and the police report. If you don t have disclosure from your person I imagine you have no legal right to request the documents... ?

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 6:17pmReport post

Knightmare

Member since
December 2025

28 posts

ah, and sunshine, contrary to what you mention and what i read on the forum few times latelly: the offences where online grooming (i.e. sexual communication with a child/decoy) - the shpo however includes some restriction regarding Behaviour/ Contact anyway.

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 6:21pmReport post

Ocean

Member since
September 2023

1094 posts

Hi Calypso,

Your person will have the details of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) clearly set out in writing. Compliance with the order will be monitored by his probation officer and offender manager. Any breach of the SHPO constitutes a criminal offence and may result in his arrest. If he is subject to a suspended sentence order, a breach could lead to the suspension being activated and a custodial sentence being imposed. With this in mind he will hopefully be unlikely to do anything that risks a breach of his SHPO.

His probation officer and/or offender manager (ViSOR-registered) will have oversight of relevant aspects of his life, including the fact that he is not currently in contact with his children. Should this situation change, they would notify social services and ensure that any proposed contact is appropriately risk-assessed and complies fully with the restrictions set out in the SHPO.

In general terms, SHPOs imposed for offences involving indecent images of children (IIOC) tend to focus primarily on restrictions relating to internet access and the use of digital devices. SHPOs imposed for offences involving online communication with minors typically include both internet-use restrictions and limitations on contact with children.

Since 2024, both IIOC offences and certain online communication offences have been classified as indirect contact offences. However, the typical SHPO restrictions applied in cases involving communication offences have not yet been widely adjusted to reflect this classification.

I hope this helps put you mind.


Posted Fri March 6, 2026 8:54pmReport post

OneStepAtATime

Member since
October 2025

101 posts

Can definitely also confirm that in person restrictions are in place in SHPOs for online only offences. Not allowed around under 18s unless with parents consent and knowledge of offence (plus SS approval I believe). Also having to report to offending manager any developing friendship with adults. Lots of IT based restrictions obviously also

Posted Fri March 6, 2026 9:35pmReport post

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